The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Jacksons: An American Dream ★★½ 1992 Miniseries covering the career of the Jackson 5, the working-class family from Gary, Indiana, who became a celebrated show business success. The series begins with the courtship of Joseph and Katherine Jackson and ends with the group's farewell tour in 1984, covering both family and career turmoils. Simplistic, glossy biography. 225m/C VHS. Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Angela Bassett, Wylie Draper, Angel Vargas, Jacen Wilkerson, Terrence DaShon Howard, Jason Weaver, Jermaine Jackson II, Billy Dee Williams, Vanessa L(ynne) Williams, Holly Robinson, Margaret Avery; Director: Karen Arthur. TV

At-a-glance
Year Released 1992
Length (in minutes) 225
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Billy Dee Williams
Actor Holly Robinson
Actor Terrence DaShon Howard
Actor Wylie Draper
Actor Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
Actor Angel Vargas
Actor Margaret Avery
Actor Jacen Wilkerson
Actor Angela Bassett
Actor Jermaine Jackson II
Actor Vanessa L(ynne) Williams
Actor Jason Weaver
Director Karen Arthur